I really really loved this book. The premise was enough to draw me in. College boy turns vampire and tries to balance it and having a new boyfriend, too cute! I loved the characters, no one ever even got on my nerves like some tend to. They all had their fun quirks and different ways of doing things. The writing style was really easy to read and flowed really well. I am really hoping there will be a sequel because I need to know what happens with Tony and Mari and how Dom is getting on!

Thank you to Jamie D'Amato, St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the advanced digital access to this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This is the book we all need right now and I wish I could erase the memory of reading it and do it all again in the fall as I am jealous of those that will get to experience it for the first time when it is released in the spooky season.

Brennan is just an angst ridden guy in college trying to deal with the fact that he has been turned into a vampire, as one does. He is so funny and made me laugh out loud at his relatability. I mean, his response is so much closer to "normal" then what has been portrayed in previous vampire novels. AND, and can we just applaud the nods to the previous vampire lore out there.

When Cole, the cutie who works at the library, gets Brennan to start the Twilight series and Brennan has to act like he doesn't like it...come on. So good! And yes, Cole and Brennan's evolving relationship is delightful.

But it doesn't stop there...because there is a whole vampire world to explore and they don't all get along. As Brennan is trying to understand what his body is now doing, he also has to decide where his new vampire allegiances lie so there's that in addition to college classes, a nagging Mom and awakening of feels for Cole.

This is the perfect in between when you want more than a cozy fantasy with its low stakes BUT not as much serious, end of the world issues of romantasy and dystopia. Is this genre sarcastically sweet supernatural magical realism? I don't know but I want more of it!

4.5⭐️Such a cute read! I loved the way the story was told—mixing journal entries, pamphlets, texts, and the main narrative. It was a fun touch and gave you these little bits of extra info that made it even more enjoyable. The relationship between Brennan and Cole was so sweet. I really liked how they supported each other, stayed true to who they were, and still grew together. The pacing was pretty solid until the end. I actually thought it was going to be a duology for a minute because everything seemed to happen in the last 5%. The ending was clear, but I think it might’ve had even more impact if it was less rushed. Overall, such a fun and adorable read! Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Wednesday Books for the ARC!

3.25 stars

This book didn't have alot of depth, although it does discuss mental health issues. It's a vampire rom com and I loved all the pop culture references. It was just a low stakes fun read. The story was easy to follow, and gave me some laughs. I do wish we saw more complexity in the characters and their motivations.
Cute book

Thank you Jamie D'Amato, Wednesday Books, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑽𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 is Jamie D'Amato's debut novel, a paranormal rom-com where a college freshman must navigate suddenly becoming a vampire, the underground society he's now part of, and the cute boy who discovers his secret.

I was hooked to this book from the title and the very first page. I could not put it down and I was giggling through many of the parts. It's a sweet, relatable and awesome book to say the least. The movies and shows referencing were fun.

I loved the slow-burn and tension between Cole and Brennan and their overall relationship is so cute. I enjoyed reading about them as individual people too, where Brennan is usually the grumpy and restricted while Cole is aloof and enjoys life as it passes. I enjoyed reading about all the side characters --- who were well developed and have distinct personalities and traits that made the narrative more fun.

The way mental health was represented in this book was amazing. I think this prospect made me like the book even more.

The vampires in this book were fun. The lore and histories were intriguing to read and amazing that it coincided perfectly with Cole and Brennan's relationship.

Overall, this was a really fun read, filled with emotional, cute, adorable moments, self-discovery and mental health representation and vampires.

This was very fun and easy to read, I just wish the characters had a bit more depth.

I did really like the characters and the dynamics between them, they really were fun to read about. I just didn't find myself that connected to them, maybe that's an age thing? Or maybe just a me thing? Or maybe a writing thing? I don't know. Maybe look at other reviews to see if that's a thing.

These characters were charming in a goofy and nerdy sort of way (which is very endearing to me) but at times, I did find them quite predictable, but YA can be very predictable at times. So I am not really upset by that at all.

This is definitely a more light-hearted, low-stakes sort of book. And those are always nice palate cleansers, I mean, it is a vampire rom-com. Overall, this was fun and cute. I would recommend if you are in the mood for something like that. Nothing too deep, nothing I got super invested in, but still a good time. And that's what matters to me! I also really like the cover!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

My rating system is as follows for any ARC book:
1 star = DNF, wouldn't recommend this to anyone and found significant flaws in it
2 stars = Finished, not something I would recommend but some may find it good
3 stars = This is a good book, nothing too spectacular but I enjoyed the read
4 stars = This was a fun and intriguing read, would talk about it and look for other works by this author
5 stars = An amazing book, would re-read

Overall rating: 4.5 stars (5 on a non-half rating system)
This is a breath of fresh air kind of book. There's brevity and angst and a lovely romance that's wrapped all up in someone having to figure out how their life works now that they're a vampire! The plot was perfect for the characters, and I felt immersed in the story. There was no point where the story dragged at all. In fact I was so invested by the end of the first chapter I had a hard time putting the book down to get enough sleep for the next day.

Specific feedback:
There was some sentence structures that pulled me from the story every so often but I expect those to be fixed by official publication and they were so few and far between I wouldn't even say it's an issue.

I enjoyed this book but it's not what I thought it would be. It was funny and cute. Definitely a lighthearted read, not a serious book. A great one to read for a beginner looking to read again or if you want a lighter book as a bit of a "palate cleanser"

ARC copy provided through Netgalley / Publishers
This is definitely a rom-com kind of vampire book. I was intrigued by the description of the book and, as an avid lover of vampires, jumped right into it. It’s a pretty light read despite having some serious notes to it (Trigger warnings for suicide ideation / death [because…vampires]) and the pop culture references had me chuckling. Some of the scenarios that happen are things that would only happen in a rom-com of course and some of the interactions just reminded me of how young the characters are in the book. The target would be teen/YA and I would say very teen friendly (like, if it was a movie definitely PG-13). And that’s the thing- I could totally see this being a TV show and made me nostalgic of a certain teen vampire TV series of the early 2000s.. whose name wont’ be mentioned but there’s totally a mention of them in the book!
It’s not a ‘super long’ book by number of pages (most books I’ve been reading these days are well over 600 pages these days!) but there are certainly times where the book ‘felt’ long, and despite having humor and charm, it didn’t have the pacing I was hoping for to keep the excitement going all the way through.
My favorite line from the book (it happens early on, but it lasted through my entire read) : 'He looked like if Timothée Chalamet had a less punchable face.." AHAHAHAH!!! (Relatable).
The MC and love interest are adorable and had me rooting for them-and I do enjoy that it was not INSTA LOVE. There’s some build up and awkwardness that made me chuckle (I personally would have loved a little more drama, but everything gets resolved pretty quickly IMO…)

I think the Teen/YA crowd will like this book :)

Big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. This is an honest review of the book.

Brennan's life becomes astronomically more complicated when he wakes up undead following a hazy accident. He's a vampire, and has no idea how to deal with it. Cut to vampire orientations, a cute librarian and his protective friends, and a plot that might put everything Brennan values in the crossfire, and you have a fun story about friendship, love, and finding the courage to keep living. This book has big Heartstopper vibes and that's part of why it's a charming story to read.

This book was another 3-3.5 star read for me. I enjoyed aspects of the story and I adored the relationship between Brennan and his beau, but the tone of the narration made it hard to maintain interest early-on and I really had to push through before I became invested. I enjoy books that have high levels of conflict, and I would say this one had moderate levels. Issues arose but they were resolved pretty quickly and without much difficulty. Some miscommunication or lack thereof due to overthinking (which is normal for young adults, so this is personal bias). I loved Heartstopper so I went into this story with the expectation that I would see similar themes and I did, so that was pleasant.

The overarching plot of the story is not this book's strong suit. There aren't clear motivations for the villains (imo) so their behavior kind of falls flat and feels a bit like nonsense. The romance is a strength, however, and I mainly enjoyed this book because of that. I would recommend if you're looking for a fun, young adult paranormal romance with some wit and sap. The story does discuss mental health and suicide, so be aware of that. Overall a nice read.

Thank you to net galley for the arc. I love cute, cozy vampire stories. This would make a really cute fall read. I still enjoyed it and the characters were great. I highly recommend reading this.

This was perfectly crazy but also hilarious. I loved the plot even though it took a ton of suspension of disbelief for this book to be finished.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5. This was such a fun, cheek blushing read. The characters were fantastic and had great chemistry. The storyline was original and so fun to read and get wrapped up.

This was EXTREMELY cute.

To be entirely honest, for a large part of it I found it a bit toothless -- it was a romcom and leaned heavily into the sweetness, with the vampire stuff mostly as a garnish. It felt like a defanged Vampire the Masquerade campaign (honestly, what's more VtM than waking up a vampire without knowing who your sire is and the rest of the Vampire community suddenly seeks you out and orients you to the masquerade -- sorry, the veil); like the writer was writing up a campaign where the DM had decided to change the overall vibe of the game. When I say defanged, the romance story was still very cute and funny but it was things like -- mm, it wasn't messy at all, and even though the main character broke the veil, there were no consequences to it and no threat behind the fact he was told he had to keep it.

But at 75% it let itself get messy and have conflict and really dig into things that didn't resolve cleanly while never losing its romantic roots and I came way truly, deeply enjoying it as a whole as a result. The Buffy-meets-Heartstopper comparison was really apt.

The only thing I wish is that some of the messiness were brought in a little earlier, and that there were fewer pop culture references -- for every one, you need to know what it's referring to in order to get all the implications, so the more individual ones brought up, the harder it is for folks to get everything. It definitely grounded it in our real world, but I felt left behind by it a little.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

This book is such a sweet little rom-com. Brennan and Cole are the perfect queer couple. Tony and Mari added in the mix just add the perfect amount of humor and friendship.

That being said, it did feel a little fast paced. It felt like everything took place in just a few days in the book instead of the several months it was supposed to be.

Definitely a cute book.

When I looked up the target age for this book it said 12-18, and I want to state I feel much of it is wildly inappropriate for anyone under the age of 16. The references to “post-nut clarity”, “screaming orgasm”,
And the entire text “DICK my HOLES -with
OWS
of BUSSY !!! ~Happy
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Aside from my discomfort at the idea of this targeting young teens, the story had funny and in many ways- relatable moments. The cheesy rom com references, and all of the twilight references were funny for someone my age who took part in the Twilight frenzy.

The driving story beyond being a college student and newly turned vampire navigating the world was not entertaining enough for me. It was kind of underwhelming.

The depressed loner meets human form of a cozy hug was cute and cliche (as it should be) no one should expect the story to be life changing. It is cute and just a little cheesy, and I think older teens and young adults will enjoy the references.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5

The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends had SUCH a fun premise, and I was really hoping to love it more than I did. 🧛‍♂️💔 Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed the characters and the love story, but something about it just didn’t fully click for me. Maybe it was the pacing? Or maybe I just wasn’t vibing with the writing style as much as I hoped. 🤷‍♀️

First off, the MC was super relatable in that awkward, nerdy way and I loved the idea of a vampire trying to navigate normal teenage life (while ya know dealing with the whole blood drinking thing 🩸). The romance was cute if a little predictable but I’m a sucker for an adorable love story, so I still ate it up. 😍💞

That being said… I just never felt fully invested? Like, I wanted to be OBSESSED but instead I was kinda just there reading it, having a good time but not feeling super emotionally connected. 😬 I also felt like some of the humor was hit or miss, sometimes it was hilarious, and other times it felt like it was trying too hard.

Overall this book was fun, cute, and had some solid moments! 🦇📖 If you’re looking for a lighthearted vampire rom com with a sweet love story then it’s worth checking out! Just don’t go in expecting a deep, life changing read. 😂

Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for my honest review! 💕

If you're in the mood for a quirky, hilarious read with a side of supernatural charm, The Good Vampires Guide to Blood & Boyfriends is the perfect choice. This book is a delightful blend of teenage vampire drama and romcom, wrapped in a funny, light-hearted narrative that will keep you turning pages long into the night.

I had so much fun reading this story! It’s sweet, lighthearted, and funny and written so well. I can not recommend enough.

Thank you to NetGalley & Wednesday Books for the ARC of The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends!

Was delighted by this "Paranormal YA RomCom" which was a quick and delightful read that left me feeling cozy and hopeful.

There were hard-hitting emotional threads such as depression and living beyond a suicide attempt, that were handled beautifully (i.e. with honesty and vulnerability) and fit nicely with Brennan navigating the morality and immortality of becoming a vampire.

I enjoyed the mixed format of journal entries and text messages littered throughout, the colorful cast of characters, and the sweet and beautiful romance blooming between Brennan and his hot librarian crush. The vulnerability, caring, and communication between Brennan and Cole was so positive and healthy, despite all the obstacles (i.e vampire hi-jinx) in their way.

Would highly recommend this book!